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Travelers notice crystal blue lakes, volcanic peaks and thickets of saguaro cactus through the Grand Canyon State. You can spend your recreational vehicle trip in a campsite surrounded by stony mesas, canyons and grassy plains. Activities for the health-conscious include hiking the mountains, swimming in lakes and golfing in the desert. Arizona offers plenty of RV campsites near recreational activities.

Camp in the Village

Desert's Edge RV Village provides cheap rates for overnight stays in an RV campsite. The park offers full hookups, pull-throughs, picnic tables and patios. Some sites can accommodate small rigs and big rigs, and some come with storage sheds. You can work out in the on-site fitness room, take a morning swim in the heated pool or walk along the grounds. In addition, you can join other guests for a game of basketball on the courts. Family pets are welcome, and have access to the pet grooming stations.

Camp in North Phoenix

Park your RV at the North Phoenix RV Park. This park accommodates up to 195 RVs, including 40 double slide outs and five pull-throughs. You have access to full hookups with 20-, 30- or 50-amp electricity, cable access and phone connections. The on-site convenience store stocks camping supplies and a few groceries, including healthy snacks. You can play shuffleboard or horseshoes. While you stay, wake up to an early morning swim or walk around the park. You can also hike or bike in Superstition Mountains.

Camp in the Sonoran Desert

Desert Sands RV Park offers RV campsites in the Sonoran Desert. The RV Park offers full hookups with 50-amp electricity, complimentary Internet access, cable hookup, pull-throughs and can accommodate large rigs. You have access to the picnic area, showers, restrooms and grills. During your stay, continue your exercise regimen by swimming in the on-site pool. Or, take a bike ride along the nearby trails.

Camp in the Metro

The 55-and-over Phoenix Metro RV Park consists of 310 spacious full hookup sites with access to cable, free Internet and phone service. As a guest, join a game of billiards, shuffleboard or horseshoes. In addition, you can exercise in the fitness room or take an afternoon swim. If you enjoy golf, play at the 18-hole 500 Club golf course about two miles away.

Camp near the Petroglyphs

Painted Rocks Petroglyphs, about 13 miles from Gila Bend, offers RV campsites year-round. Visitors have access to a spacious picnic area and restrooms. You can walk through the campground, where hundreds of petroglyphs can be found, and hike along Butterfield Stage Trail. Another place to get a workout is the nearby Woolsey Peak Wilderness. Other activities include horseback riding and hunting in designated areas.

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